Safety and Efficacy of PHP in the Treatment of Shock Associated With Systemic Inflammatory Response...
ShockSystemic Inflammatory Response SyndromeTo determine the safety and effectiveness of pyridoxylated hemoglobin polyoxyethylene conjugate (PHP) administered by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion in systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) patients with shock. PHP is a human-derived chemically modified hemoglobin preparation. PHP selectively scavenges excess nitric oxide (NO) and does so in a catalytic, concentration-dependent reaction that results in the formation of the non-toxic NO metabolite, nitrate. PHP is postulated to reduce excess, toxic levels of NO while allowing critical beneficial levels of the molecule to persist.
Latera RCT - Latera vs. Sham Control for Lateral Nasal Valve Collapse
Nasal Valve CollapseNasal BreathingThe primary objective of the LATERA RCT is to demonstrate the superiority of the Latera Implant to improve nasal breathing, compared with a Sham Control procedure.
Effects of Glucocorticoid Combined With Vitamin C and Vitamin B1 on Microcirculation in Severe Septic...
Septic ShockThis study aimed to investigate the effect of Glucocorticoid combined with vitamin C and vitamin B1 versus hydrocortisone alone on microcirculation in septic shock patients.
Cytokine Adsorption in Severe, Refractory Septic Shock
Septic ShockCytokine StormSeptic shock and the underlying dysregulated inflammatory host-response remain a major contributor to mortality in critically ill patients. Cytokine adsorption represents an attractive approach to the treatment of septic shock. Nevertheless, its effect on circulating cytokine levels, as well as on the course of disease remains largely unassessed.
Effect of Montelukast in Preventing Dengue With Warning Signs in Dengue Patients
DengueDengue With Warning Signs1 moreThis study aims to determine the efficacy of montelukast in reducing the incidence of dengue warning signs in adult dengue patients.
Treatment With the Ketone Body 3-hydroxybutyrate in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic ShockBackground Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening state of acute heart failure with severely depressed blood pressure and organ perfusion. The 30-day mortality is reported as high as 50%. To date, no randomized trial has documented a survival benefit of any medical treatment in this patient group. In a first-in-man study the investigators have recently discovered that treatment with ketone bodies increases cardiac output by 2 liters per minute. Objective The present study aims to examine the direct effects of ketone body supplements on the heart function in patients hospitalized with cardiogenic shock. Also, the aim is to determine the relative need for medical circulatory support following ketone body supplement. Design A randomized double-blind cross-over study of the hemodynamic effect of enteral ketone ester versus placebo in 12 patients with cardiogenic shock Methods Right heart catheterization will be installed to monitor cardiac pressures and output. The investigators will observe heart function with transthoracic echocardiography. Blood- and urine samples will be analyzed for electrolytes, energy substrates and vasoactive substances. Organ perfusion is to be examined by renal ultrasonography and near-infrared spectroscopy for measuring cerebral and peripheral circulation. Perspectives This investigation may grant essential knowledge on ketosis in cardiogenic shock. This may lead to larger clinical trials, and hopefully a new and better treatment for patients with cardiogenic shock.
Enteral Resuscitation Nepal (Pilot Study)
Burn Body Region UnspecifiedBurn ShockNepal and the South Asian sub-continent carry some of the highest rates of burn injury globally, with an associated high morbidity and mortality. Nepal currently has one major center equipped for burn care, in Kirtipur, Nepal and receives referred patients from around the country. At presentation, most patients with major burns have had minimal to no resuscitation on arrival, often hours to days after the burn injury was sustained. Timely fluid resuscitation, initiated as soon as possible after major burn injury, is the main tenet of acute burn care. Lack of adequate resuscitation in major burn injuries leads to kidney injury, progression of burn injury, sepsis, burn shock, and death. The current standard of care for major burn resuscitation is intravenous fluid resuscitation. In Nepal, however, adequately trained and equipped hospitals for treatment of burn care are not available (for a variety of reasons). Additionally, there is not a systematic emergency medical transport system available for provision of medical care and resuscitation during transport. Enteral-based resuscitation with substances like the WHO Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is recommended by burn experts and the professional burn societies when resources and access to intravenous fluid resuscitation are not available in resource-constrained settings such as rural areas, low- and middle-income countries, and military battlefield scenarios. Studies have previously demonstrated the efficacy and safety of enteral-based resuscitation in controlled, high-resource settings, however there have not been real-world effectiveness trials in austere settings. Therefore, the investigators seek to ultimately address the problem of pre-hospital and pre-burn center admission resuscitation by studying the feasibility and effectiveness of enteral resuscitation with Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) in preventing burn shock. This study examines enteral (oral)-based resuscitation with ORS and IV Fluids versus only IV Fluids for the treatment of major burn injuries. The intervention portion of the study will entail randomization of patients presenting with acute burn injuries of 20-40% total body surface area (TBSA) to an enteral-based resuscitation versus the standard of care IV fluid resuscitation. The intervention will continue through the 24-72 hours of the acute resuscitation period. This is a feasibility study, primarily to develop and establish the research infrastructure and practices at the study site for future pilot study and eventually randomized-controlled trial research on this intervention. The primary outcomes will be measures of feasibility such as the adherence rate to the resuscitation protocols. Further, there will be a qualitative component to the study with focus group interviews of the bedside healthcare providers (doctors and nurses) who are caring for the enrolled patients, in order to understand the challenges and facilitators of enteral resuscitation. Qualitative analysis will be done to understand the major themes of challenges and facilitators to enteral resuscitation.
Pilot Study on the Use of Hydrocortisone, Vitamin c and Tiamine in Patient With Sepsis and Septic...
SepsisSeptic ShockDue to the high incidence, mortality and short and long term complications of sepsis and septic shock, it is necessary to look for strategies to try to minimize this impact.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Applied to the Plantar Region in Individuals With Hemiplegia
Extracorporeal Shock Wave TherapyKinaesthesia1 moreSensory and balance losses occur in hemiplegic patients. In some patients, sensory and balance rehabilitations may vary depending on the treatment they receive, depending on the treatment. It is a fact that the affected anatomic neuronal regions can cause different damages for each person together with interneuronal relations. This study aims to sense sensation with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to be applied to the plantar region.
Impact of Thiamine Supplementation on Mortality in Septic Shock. A Controlled Before-and-after Study....
Septic ShockThis controlled before-and-after study analyse the impact of thiamine supplementation on outcomes of patients with septic shock treated according to the surviving sepsis campaign 2021 guidelines